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AnnuAl RepoRt 2013-14 Publications

The CCRT publications aim at providing an understanding and appreciation of different aspects of Indian art and culture. They
also highlight the influence of nature on artistic expression so as to develop an understanding of the impact of environment on
cultural manifestations. On successful participation in the training programmes, the participants are issued these publications
for use in their institutions, nearby schools and public at large.

Due to ever growing demand of the cultural packages from the teachers all over India, the following cultural packages were
reprinted during the year 2013-14.
• Annual Report (2012-2013)
• Art of Puppetry-1
• Architecture of Delhi
• Art of Puppetry-2
• Cultural History -1 • Purulia Chhau Dance
• Cultural History -2 • Traditional Theatre Forms of India-1
• Cultural History -3 • Traditional Theatre Forms of India-2
• Expression in Lines • World Cultural Heritage Sites-1
• Forts, Palaces and Havelies of Rajasthan • World Cultural Heritage Sites-2
• Kathakali Dance • World Cultural Heritage Sites-3
• Musical Instruments of India-2 • World Cultural Heritage Sites-4
• National Symbols • Sattriya Dance
• Odissi Dance
Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme

The Cultural Talent Search Scholarship Scheme aims at providing facilities to outstanding young children to develop their talents
in various artistic fields. Children in the age group of 10 to 14 years studying either in recognized schools or belonging to
families practicing traditional art forms, are selected for the scholarship.

The scholarship awarded under the Scheme is initially for two years and is renewable after every two years till the completion
of the first University degree stage of education or upto the age of 20 years, whichever is earlier subject to the awardee
maintaining satisfactory progress.

The CCRT provides 620 new scholarships every year, out of which 100 scholarships are reserved for Tribal Culture. The Centre
makes efforts to ensure that all the States have a minimum of 05 scholarships each and Union territories at least 03, every year.
Minimum 10 scholarships are reserved for the children belonging to Jammu & Kashmir. Special emphasis is given to arts and
crafts which are on the verge of extinction. 25% of the scholarships are reserved for the children of families practicing traditional
art forms. In addition, 20 scholarships are being reserved for differently abled children every year.
544 new scholarships were offered during the year 2013-14 on the basis of interviews/tests conducted by the Regional Selection
Committees consisting of eminent artists, scholars and educators in various parts of the country.

Statewise break-up of Scholarships awarded under CTSSS 2013-14

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